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MEDICAL SURGICAL
Overview of the Structures & Functions of Nervous System
Central NS PNS ANS
Brain & spinal cord 31 spinal & cranial sympathetic NS
Parasypathatic NS
Somatic NS
C- 8
T- 12
L- 5
S- 5
C- 1
ANS (or adrenergic of parasympatholitic response)
SNS involved in fight or aggression response Effects of SNS (anti-cholinergic/adrenergic)
1. Dilate pupil – to aware of surroundings
Release of norepinephrine (adrenaline – cathecolamine) - medriasis
Adrenal medulla (potent vasoconstrictor) 2. Dry mouth
Increases body activities VS = Increase 3. BP & HR= increased
Except GIT – decrease GITmotility bronchioles dilated to take more oxygen
4. RR increased
* Why GIT is not increased = GIT is not important! 5. Constipation & urinary retention
Increase blood flow to skeletal muscles, brain & heart.
I. Adrenergic Agents – Epinephrine (adrenaline)
SE: SNS effect
II. PNS: Beta adrenergic blocking agents (opposite of adrenergic agents) (all end in –‘lol’)
- Blocks release of norepinephrine.
- Decrease body activities except GIT (diarrhea)
Ex. Propanolol, Metopanolol
SE:
B – broncho spasm (bronchoconstriction)
E – elicits a decrease in myocardial contraction
T – treats HPN
A – AV conduction slows down
Given to angina & MI – beta-blockers to rest heart
Anti HPN agents:
1. Beta blockers (-lol)
2. Ace inhibitors (-pril) ex ENALAPRIL, CAPTOPRIL
3. Calcium antagonist
ex CALCIBLOC or NEFEDIPINE
Peripheral nervous system: cholinergic/ vagal or sympatholitic response Effect of PNS: (cholinergic)
- Involved in fly or withdrawal response 1. Meiosis – contraction of pupils
- Release of acetylcholine (ACTH) 2. Increase salivation
- Decrease all bodily activities except GIT (diarrhea) 3. BP & HR decreased
4. RR decrease – broncho constriction
I Cholinergic agents 5. Diarrhea – increased GI motility
ex 1. Mestinon 6. Urinary frequency
Antidote – anti cholinergic agents Atropine Sulfate – S/E – SNS
S/E- of anti-hpn drugs:
1. orthostatic hpn

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2. transient headache & dizziness.
-Mgt. Rise slowly. Assist in ambulation.
CNS (brain & spinal cord)
I. Cells – A. neurons
Properties and characteristics
a. Excitability – ability of neuron to be affected in external environment.
b. Conductivity – ability of neuron to transmit a wave of excitation from one cell to another
c. Permanent cells – once destroyed, cant regenerate (ex. heart, retina, brain, osteocytes)
Regenerative capacity
A. Labile – once destroyed cant regenerate
- Epidermal cells, GIT cells, resp (lung cells). GUT
B. Stable – capable of regeneration BUT limited time only ex salivary gland, pancreas cells cell of liver, kidney cells
C. Permanent cells – retina, brain, heart, osteocytes can’t regenerate.
3.) Neuroglia – attached to neurons. Supports neurons. Where brain tumors are found.
Types:
1. Astrocyte
2. Oligodendria
Astrocytoma – 90 – 95% brain tumor from astrocyte. Most brain tumors are found at astrocyte.
Astrocyte – maintains integrity of blood brain barrier (BBB).
BBB – semi permeable / selective
-Toxic substance that destroys astrocyte & destroy BBB.
Toxins that can pass in BBB:
1. Ammonia-liver cirrhosis.
2. 2. Carbon Monoxide – seizure & parkinsons.
3. 3. Bilirubin- jaundice, hepatitis, kernicterus/hyperbilirubenia.
4. 4. Ketones –DM.
OLIGODENDRIA – Produces myelin sheath – wraps around a neuron – acts as insulator facilitates rapid nerve impulse transmission.
No myelin sheath – degenerates neurons
Damage to myelin sheath – demyellenating disorders
DEMYELLENATING DSE
1.)ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE– atrophy of brain tissue due to a deficiency of acetylcholine.
S&Sx:
A – amnesia – loss of memory
A – apraxia – unable to determine function & purpose of object
A – agnosia – unable to recognize familiar object
A – aphasia –
- Expressive – brocca’s aphasia – unable to speak
- Receptive – wernickes aphasia – unable to understand spoken words
Common to Alzheimer – receptive aphasia
Drug of choice – ARICEPT (taken at bedtime) & COGNEX.
Mgt: Supportive & palliative.
Microglia – stationary cells, engulfs bacteria, engulfs cellular debris.
II. Compositions of Cord & Spinal cord
80% - brain mass
10% - CSF
10% - blood
MONROE KELLY HYPOTHESIS: The skull is a closed vault. Any increase in one component will increase ICP.
Normal ICP: 0-15mmHg
Brain mass

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MEDICAL SURGICAL Overview of the Structures & Functions of Nervous System Central NS PNS ANS Brain & spinal cord 31 spinal & cranial sympathetic NS Parasypathatic NS Somatic NS C- 8 T- 12 L- 5 S- 5 C- 1 ANS (or adrenergic of parasympatholitic response) SNS involved in fight or aggression response Release of norepinephrine (adrenaline – cathecolamine) Adrenal medulla (potent vasoconstrictor) Increases body activities VS = Increase Except GIT – decrease GITmotility * Why GIT is not increased = GIT is not important! Increase blood flow to skeletal muscles, brain & heart. Effects of SNS (anti-cholinergic/adrenergic) 1. Dilate pupil – to aware of surroundings - medriasis 2. Dry mouth 3. BP & HR= increased bronchioles dilated to take more oxygen 4. RR increased 5. Constipation & urinary retention I. Adrenergic Agents – Epinephrine (adrenaline) SE: SNS effect II. PNS: Beta adrenergic blocking agents (opposite of adrenergic agents) (all end in –‘lol’) - Blocks release of norepinephrine. - Decrease body activities except GIT (diarrhea) Ex. Propanolol, Metopanolol SE: B – broncho spasm (bronchoconstriction) E – elicits a decrease in myocardial contraction T – treats HPN A – AV conduction slows down Given to angina & MI – beta-blockers to rest heart Anti HPN agents: 1. Beta blockers (-lol) 2. Ace inhibitors (-pril) ex ENALAPRIL, CAPTOPRIL 3. Calcium antagonist ex CALCIBLOC or NEFEDIPINE Peripheral nervous system: cholinergic/ vagal or sympatholitic response - ...
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